CT Technologist, Night Shift Differential

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

Position Summary:

The CT Technologist performs a variety of routine and specialized CT scan imaging procedures. Responsible
for patient safety protocols. Functions as one of the first line interfaces with customers in the successful
accomplishment of their imaging needs. Participates in CQI Activities.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing examination and use of equipment to
minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients.
• Demonstrates ability to position patient properly for intended body part and makes sure the order
matches intended body part along with proper clinical correlation.
• Demonstrates ability to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure -makes appropriate
physician contact for intervention.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the
likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
• Works under the direction of the CT Scan radiologist and medical director of Medical Imaging at all
times.
• Agrees to be on-call according to a rotating schedule.
• Covers Holidays and Holiday call per rotational schedule
• Completes all work competently and efficiently by the end of the shift. This includes checking with
the acute care areas of the hospital prior to leaving in order to expedite patient care.
• Performs all quality control checks, as prescribed.
• Maintains accurate QC logs, service records, etc.
• Performs highest quality imaging consistent with prescribed examination; documents and deviation.
• Interacts professionally with patient, family and staff.
• Understands and practices proper use of all equipment; never operates equipment inconsistent with
manufacturer’s and or CT Supervisor’s instruction.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general
population.
• Must be acquainted with local fire and safety regulations.
• Knowledgeable of hospital policies and the functions of other departments.

Education and Experience:

• Prefer 1 or more years of radiologic/imaging and/or CT Scanning experience
• Prefer CT Scanning Certification
• Required -Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required- and/or
Nuclear Medicine Technologist with a current ARRT or NMTCB Certification in Computed
Tomography
• Current or within 1 month of hire American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BCLS
certification. Re-certification of existing employees is due within 1 month of expiration date.
• Knowledge and understanding of general anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
• Possesses a high level of knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Proficiency with CT Scanning equipment, hardware and software (GE, Siemens, Phillips, and Toshiba
preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Serve as the champion of the patient and team member experience by providing an A+ experience to
every patient and team member, every day
• Advanced computer knowledge
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Ability to prioritize and use critical thinking skills
• Effectively communicate with patients and co-workers in a supportive and tactful manner
• Ability to remain calm in a busy or stressful situation
• Represent the organization in a positive manner, support and encourages strong morale within the
team and maintain effective, professional relationships with others
• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards

i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment
ii. I am actively listening and seeking information
iii. I am honest, truthful, and consistent
iv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy
v. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate
vi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork
vii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.

• Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
• Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.

CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.